MONITORING

Join citizen scientists from >78 countries
to help collect valuable data

EDUCATION

Inspire students and contribute
real data to conservation

OUTREACH

To save reefs, everyone needs
to get involved

SUSTAINABILITY

What can I do?

YOU CAN HELP

Five mass coral bleaching events
happened in the last eight years resulting in
significant coral mortality.

Latest News

Discover what climate actions you can take to help save the Great Barrier Reef with CoralWatch’s new program, “What Can I Do?”. You can join in from anywhere, no water needed! The most impactful climate action is cutting down your carbon footprint at home. 

Events and Resources

Ambassador Workshop 2026

Get ready to make a difference for the reef!

Applications are open for our 11th Ambassador workshop from 18 till 22 February 2026 on Heron Island. The CoralWatch Ambassador program gives you the chance to join a citizen science community dedicated to reef conservation. Get involved and turn your marine conservation ideas into real action. 
Find out more and join our info session 16 December on zoom 6-7PM (https://uqz.zoom.us/j/89140067687). Download application form (word) (PDF) closing 11 January 2026. Succesful applicants notified 20 January.
 

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  • Become a citizen scientist and CoralWatch member.Get ready, its easy.
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  • Support our citizen science initiative dedicated, through volunteers, to monitoring the health of coral around the world, in over 130 countries. Donate now

Monitoring

There are not enough scientists to monitor all the world’s reefs.

Education

CoralWatch provides many opportunities to bring the reef into the classroom.

Outreach

Attend an event and share your reef experiences with others.